Elizabeth Cockayne
Encyclopedia
Dame
Elizabeth Cockayne, DBE (1894-1988) was Chief Nursing Officer from the inception of the National Health Service
in 1948 until her retirement a decade later in 1958. She was succeeded by Kathleen Raven
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and scarlatina. She was trained in Plymouth
and Sheffield
. In 1954 Elizabeth Cockayne chaired the World Health Organisation's Expert Committee on Nursing.
, Surrey
on 4 July 1988.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
Elizabeth Cockayne, DBE (1894-1988) was Chief Nursing Officer from the inception of the National Health Service
National Health Service
The National Health Service is the shared name of three of the four publicly funded healthcare systems in the United Kingdom. They provide a comprehensive range of health services, the vast majority of which are free at the point of use to residents of the United Kingdom...
in 1948 until her retirement a decade later in 1958. She was succeeded by Kathleen Raven
Kathleen Raven
Dame Kathleen Annie Raven, DBE, FRCN was a British nurse, matron, government health official, health care engineer and university endowee.-Career:...
.
Career
Born in Burton-on-Trent, Cockayne decided to become a nurse due to her own experiences with ill health, such as smallpoxSmallpox
Smallpox was an infectious disease unique to humans, caused by either of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor. The disease is also known by the Latin names Variola or Variola vera, which is a derivative of the Latin varius, meaning "spotted", or varus, meaning "pimple"...
and scarlatina. She was trained in Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
and Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
. In 1954 Elizabeth Cockayne chaired the World Health Organisation's Expert Committee on Nursing.
Honours/Awards
She was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal by the International Council of Nurses. In 1955 she was appointed DBE.Death
Dame Elizabeth Cockayne died at Rushett Cottage, Littleheath Lane, CobhamCobham
- Towns or districts :* Cobham, Kent, England* Cobham, Surrey, England* Cobham, Virginia , multiple places- Other place names :* Cobham Intermediate School* Cobham Sports and Social Club...
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
on 4 July 1988.